Rise! A Girl's Struggle for More is an old-fashioned, historical family drama-a sweet, yet edgy, coming of age story. Set in the 1920s, it is based on the life of the author's grandmother.
The main character, Ruby Pearl, is mature beyond her years, born at least a decade too soon. Growing up in a family of nine childr... en in Oilton, Oklahoma, with her nose constantly in a book, she's the girl who would rather read than can tomatoes.Ruby studies hard to make good grades, while her parents humor her. They encourage the courtship with her beau, Arthur, who they expect will be their son-in-law when the two graduate from high school. Ruby has loftier goals than that. She admires her momma and big sister, Rilla, the "CEOs of the household," and hopes to have children and a home of her own to manage someday, but first things first!Ruby's story unfolds amidst the backdrop of a horse and buggy town welcoming its first motor cars. She becomes a pioneer for girls her age, following the inspiration of the suffrage movement, breaking all norms, defying tradition-and her parents-to become a truly independent woman. read more
BIOGRAPHY Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning international author. Diann writes children’s books and young historical fiction adult books. In addition, Diann writes books to inspire kids to be kind, like themselves, peace, and to “Embrace Imagination”. You can find all her books on Amazon and local bookstores.
Diann do... es speaking engagements, book signings and author visitations. Her creative flair encompasses the performing arts and has performed in musical theater productions in Dubai, produced by Popular Productions out of the United Kingdom. In addition, Diann enjoys making guest appearances o n various live streaming shows. Diann is the co-host on the Royally Confidential for USA Global TV, and Radio™.
Diann was born to the parents of George and Mabel Floyd in Tulsa, OK, but grew up in Texas with her five brothers. She has traveled extensively to many parts of the world and lived in the Philippines for three years as a diplomat’s wife and in Dubai for 14 years, where her husband worked for the American Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright for 14 years. She has a Bachelor of Education from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, and her kindergarten certification from The University of Texas @ Austin. Diann has taught in the classroom overseas and stateside.
Diann has worked on many humanitarian projects in the states and overseas.
She is on the St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School in Austin, Texas, as well as on the house member committee for the Austin Women’s Club where they help to preserve a historic home in Texas.
Diann is a wife, mother, grandmother, and a former classroom educator.
You can read more about Diann at: https://www.diannfloydboehm.comread more
